Our Privacy Statement & Cookie Policy

By continuing to browse our site you agree to our use of cookies, revised Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. You can change your cookie settings through your browser.

I agree

Kevin Rudd: 'Share the same boat, row in the same direction' 

Kevin Rudd, former Australian prime minister, invoked the Chinese saying about sharing the same boat to call for cooperation in the Asia-Pacific, saying that differences and strategic competition do not make conflict inevitable or cooperation impossible. He described the Asia-Pacific community as an unfinished but worthwhile project, urging countries to work together to build it.

01:24
Search Trends